Senior Manager – Audit Strategy & Governance (iaas)

Caterpillar · Industrial · Irving, TX +1

This role is for a Senior Manager of Audit Strategy & Governance within Caterpillar's Internal Auditing & Advisory Services (IAAS) organization. The primary focus is to act as the Chief of Staff for IAAS, driving strategic initiatives, governance, executive reporting, and enterprise audit planning. While the role involves providing oversight and strategic leadership to a data analytics team and leveraging data/analytics for decision-making, the core function is not AI/ML development but rather strategic management, governance, and assurance within a corporate audit function.

What you'd actually do

Serve as Chief of Staff for the IAAS organization, supporting strategic priorities, resourcing and organizational effectiveness.
Lead the development, coordination, and delivery of executive- and Board-level reporting materials.
Manage key strategic initiatives and projects that support IAAS objectives and enterprise priorities.
Provide oversight and strategic leadership to the IAAS data analytics team. Driving the strategy for a successful future.
Partner with stakeholders across the enterprise to drive accountability and ensure timely completion of critical activities.

Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Legal Studies, Strategy, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
15+ years of progressively responsible professional experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and drive results across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.
Experience influencing outcomes and managing priorities in environments where there is little or no direct authority.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships and establish credibility across all levels of an organization.
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance long-term objectives and near-term deliverables.
Knowledge of business concepts, governance practices, and organizational processes needed to support sound business decisions.
Ability to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities while providing thoughtful recommendations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Experience developing executive presentations, Board materials, strategic updates, and enterprise communications.
Ability to clearly communicate complex information to a broad audience and tailor messaging for senior leaders.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience coordinating deliverables across multiple teams, functions, or business units.

Nice to have

Experience supporting executive leadership, enterprise governance, audit, compliance, strategy, finance, legal, or risk functions.
Experience preparing materials for Executive Office and Board of Directors meetings.
Experience supporting internal audit, governance, compliance, risk management, or enterprise control functions.
Background in Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Strategy, Risk, or Compliance.
Experience coordinating enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple business divisions.
Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
Experience leveraging data and analytics to support executive decision making and organizational priorities.

What the JD emphasized

Chief of Staff for the IAAS organization
strategic initiatives
governance activities
executive reporting
enterprise audit planning efforts
senior leadership
internal business partners
influence without direct authority
alignment, accountability, and execution
independent and objective assurance, risk management, governance, internal controls, and advisory services
strategic priorities
organizational effectiveness
executive- and Board-level reporting materials
strategic initiatives and projects
enterprise priorities
strategic leadership
data analytics team
stakeholders across the enterprise
accountability
critical activities
governance activities
reporting processes
co-source audit organizations
operational efficiency, governance processes, and organizational effectiveness
lead complex initiatives and drive results across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups
influencing outcomes and managing priorities in environments where there is little or no direct authority
build relationships and establish credibility across all levels of an organization
strategic thinking skills
long-term objectives and near-term deliverables
business concepts, governance practices, and organizational processes
identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities
thoughtful recommendations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
developing executive presentations, Board materials, strategic updates, and enterprise communications
clearly communicate complex information to a broad audience and tailor messaging for senior leaders
manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
organizational skills and attention to detail
coordinating deliverables across multiple teams, functions, or business units
15+ years of progressively responsible professional experience
supporting executive leadership, enterprise governance, audit, compliance, strategy, finance, legal, or risk functions preferred
preparing materials for Executive Office and Board of Directors meetings
supporting internal audit, governance, compliance, risk management, or enterprise control functions
coordinating enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple business divisions
corporate governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
leveraging data and analytics to support executive decision making and organizational priorities

Read full job description

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. **

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Internal Auditing & Advisory Services (IAAS) has an opportunity for a Senior Manager – Audit Strategy & Governance (IAAS). In this role, you will serve as the Chief of Staff for the IAAS organization, partnering closely with IAAS leadership to drive strategic initiatives, governance activities, executive reporting, and enterprise audit planning efforts.

This highly visible role interacts regularly with Caterpillar senior leadership and internal business partners across the enterprise. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational and leadership skills, the ability to influence without direct authority, and exceptional communication capabilities to help drive alignment, accountability, and execution across multiple stakeholders.

IAAS helps improve enterprise effectiveness and efficiency by providing independent and objective assurance, risk management, governance, internal controls, and advisory services while serving as a trusted business partner.

What You Will Do:

Serve as Chief of Staff for the IAAS organization, supporting strategic priorities, resourcing and organizational effectiveness.
Lead the development, coordination, and delivery of executive- and Board-level reporting materials.
Manage key strategic initiatives and projects that support IAAS objectives and enterprise priorities.
Provide oversight and strategic leadership to the IAAS data analytics team. Driving the strategy for a successful future.
Partner with stakeholders across the enterprise to drive accountability and ensure timely completion of critical activities.
Support governance activities, reporting processes, and relationships with co-source audit organizations.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, governance processes, and organizational effectiveness within IAAS.

What You Have:

Leadership & Influence

Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and drive results across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.
Experience influencing outcomes and managing priorities in environments where there is little or no direct authority.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships and establish credibility across all levels of an organization.

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance long-term objectives and near-term deliverables.
Knowledge of business concepts, governance practices, and organizational processes needed to support sound business decisions.
Ability to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities while providing thoughtful recommendations.

Communication & Executive Presence

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Experience developing executive presentations, Board materials, strategic updates, and enterprise communications.
Ability to clearly communicate complex information to a broad audience and tailor messaging for senior leaders.

Program Management & Organizational Effectiveness

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience coordinating deliverables across multiple teams, functions, or business units.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Legal Studies, Strategy, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
15+ years of progressively responsible professional experience.
Experience supporting executive leadership, enterprise governance, audit, compliance, strategy, finance, legal, or risk functions preferred.

What Will Set You Apart:

Experience preparing materials for Executive Office and Board of Directors meetings.
Experience supporting internal audit, governance, compliance, risk management, or enterprise control functions.
Background in Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Strategy, Risk, or Compliance.
Experience coordinating enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple business divisions.
Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
Experience leveraging data and analytics to support executive decision making and organizational priorities.

Additional Information:

Location: Irving, TX (Walnut Hill)
Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
Less than 20% travel required.

Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

June 26, 2026 - July 10, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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